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🌱 San Jacinto woman faces serious charges after deadly Perris DUI crash

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  • San Jacinto woman faces serious charges after deadly Perris DUI crash

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• RivCo Woman Accused Of Killing Child In DUI Crash Released From Custody (patch.com) — A San Jacinto resident has been released on bond after being charged in connection with a fatal DUI crash in Perris that killed a 7-year-old and injured her family. The case, now headed to an October arraignment, involves allegations of extremely high blood-alcohol levels and excessive speed at a busy intersection.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Business Connect
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce This will be a Zoom Call. Scan the QR code in the print flyer.
    8:00 am
  • Book Fair in the LIbrary
    Rancho Viejo Middle School Hemet, CA 92545
    8:30 am
  • Carol's Kitchen FREE Hot Lunches
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Hemet United Methodist Church 530 S. Buena Vista Street Hemet, CA 92543
    11:30 am
  • DVMS - Back to School Night
    Diamond Valley Middle School Hemet, CA 92543
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Jacob Wiens Elementary School Hemet, CA 92543
    5:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Weekly Golf Fundraiser - Valley Community Pantry
    Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Golden Era Golf Course 19871 Gilmore Springs Road San Jacinto, CA 92583
    8:00 am

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